United States Government A

Course No. SS4GVR

Semesters: 1; Credits: .5

Grade Placement: 12th

Prerequisite: Senior Classification, ARD/IEP Committee determination required.

This course provides students with both a factual background and a conceptual understanding of the American political system based on prerequisite skills. Units included are the origins of government, beginning governments in the early United States, development of our national government with emphasis on each branch and civil rights. Attention will be given to voting, political parties, and government at the state and local level. ARD/IEP Committee determination required.